If I Could Make a Living
Clay Walker · 1994
36 min · 11 tracks · country
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies that defines 90s country music's commercial appeal.
Why this album works
The album produced four chart-topping hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including the title track, which solidified Walker's status in country music. Its commercial success helped pave the way for other artists during the early 90s country boom, influencing the sound of contemporary country music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling heartfelt narratives with charm sing-along moments with friends
- Context
- Released on September 27, 1994, 'If I Could Make a Living' was Clay Walker's debut album. At this point in his career, he was emerging as a prominent figure in the country music scene, following several successful singles that established him as a fresh voice in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hank Williams Jr.· Willie Nelson· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Could Make a Living Standout 2:12
- 2 The Melrose Avenue Cinema Two 3:02
- 3 My Heart Will Never Know 3:23
- 4 What Do You Want for Nothin' 3:09
- 5 This Woman and This Man Standout 4:22
- 6 Boogie Till the Cows Come Home 3:28
- 7 Heartache Highway Standout 3:19
- 8 You Make It Look So Easy 3:09
- 9 Lose Your Memory 2:48
- 10 Money Ain't Everything 3:47
- 11 Down by the Riverside 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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